Coffee roots and stems are very interesting in their natural form. Coffee root and stem, when used in flower arrangement adds a unique dimension to the arrangement. I have collected some roots in Chikmagalur, which is the coffee cup of India.
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Flowers arranged in tall containers have their own grace. This arrangement is made in a Bamboo vase that I bought in Cauvery Nisargadhama. The measurements for the flowers to be cut is per Ikebana rules.
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This flower arrangement / Ikebana is arranged in such a way that it represents victory.
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Pookalam (Flower Rangloli / Pattern), the art of designing floral carpets on the day of Onam festival in Kerala welcome their beloved king Mahabali. This floral art can be made on any occasion to add color and cheer to the house. Many types of flowers can be used to make Pookalam. First zero in on a design [...]
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Flower arrangement of Indian origin is Pookalam. “Poo” means flower and “kalam” design in Malayalam. The flowers are laid out in beautiful patterns on the floor. Traditionally laying out Pookalam is a ritual practiced in every household during the fifteen-day-long Onam celebrations to welcome their beloved king Mahabali.
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A silver tray displays a Sogetsu arrangement of dwarf umbrella tree branches and aromatic oriental lilies. Cannon ball tree branches can also be used.
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The trees change to a beautiful gold and rust color in Autumn and as they fall revel the intricate shapes of the branches they hung on for that year. This Ohara style flower arrangement is done using dried twigs, nuts and leaves.
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This is Dutch style of flower arrangement. The materials used range from fruits, flowers and candles. The different hues of flowers and fruits complement each other with candles lighting up the arrangement. This arrangement is perfect during Diwali.
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Flowers arranged in a hanging basket adds a mystic touch and is very practical when young toddlers are at home or are invited.
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This flower arrangement is styled in Sogetsu style of Ikebana, where driftwood, zerbaras, asparagus, money plant, tuberoses vie for attention. Subtle colors bring out the character of the driftwood to compose an arrangement that makes the watcher drift into calmness.
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